Alabama Local Pulse

The Supreme Court issued a 6-3 emergency order allowing Alabama Republicans to use their 2023 congressional map, which includes only one...

Birmingham Policy Decisions

• Parking Fee Approved: The Birmingham City Council approved a $3 administrative fee on parking tickets overdue more...

Hoover's Planning and Zoning Commission advanced A2 Church's request to add 2,000 square feet to its 13,000-square-foot building in a C-2 commercial...

Pelham is executing one of its most active periods of capital improvements in years, driven by years of planning and resident feedback. These projects...

Birmingham recorded just 17 homicides through June 1, 2026—a 50% drop from 34 in 2025—thanks to the department's 8-Point Crime Reduction Plan...

Birmingham City Council rejected a rezoning request for an antique store on Clairmont Avenue, placing neighborhood character above business...

The Ellis settlement underscores a retaliation culture at Huntsville Police dispatch, where supervisors allegedly viewed payback as routine and...

A knife-point robbery attempt in Huntsville's 200 block of West Side Square led to the arrest of local man Chadwick Larwin Wilbourn, 43, on...

Huntsville Utilities is proposing an 83,000-pound battery in North Huntsville to reduce peak power demand and costs from TVA during extreme weather,...

Birmingham city council postponed parking fine increases Tuesday after questioning the city's enforcement track record before raising penalties.

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Hoover plans to list Alabama's largest mall, the Riverchase Galleria, for sale as city leaders seek redevelopment after years of declining traffic....

Voters in Shelby County heard directly from Republican runoff candidates at the May 26 forum in Pelham.

• District judge candidates Ben Fuller and...

Helena High School graduates earned a record $11.5 million in scholarships, the most in school history, as Mayor Rosener celebrated their success and highlighted city partnerships, new policies, and popular summer events like Old Town Live.

The U.S. Supreme Court has stepped in to let Alabama use its 2023 congressional map for now, overriding a lower court's block. This keeps the August 11 special primary on track under the current districts while broader legal fights continue.

Write-in candidate Keith Williams has rescheduled his Alabama House District 55 campaign kickoff to June 13 at Creed 63 in Birmingham, centering on...

An 83,000-pound battery planned for North Huntsville will manage peak power demand, improve reliability, and support future growth in the area.

Birmingham City Council approved a $3 administrative fee on parking tickets overdue more than 30 days but rejected a proposed $10 fine increase.
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A 20,000-square-foot office and warehouse at 40 Commerce Drive in Pelham sold for $1.68 million, signaling ongoing investor interest in flexible...

Birmingham City Council is urging residents to join Wear Orange Weekend this June to honor gun violence victims and promote nonviolence, noting 17...

ALDOT inspectors moved fast to confirm the Huntsville overpass hit by an out-of-control 18-wheeler sustained no major damage, offering quick reassurance to local residents about ongoing bridge safety.